Cheque Pro Service Materials - RBC Royal Bank

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Royal Bank of CanadaMASTER CLIENT AGREEMENT FOR BUSINESS CLIENTSCHEQUE-PRO SERVICE MATERIALSThese are Service Materials for Royal Bank’s Cheque-Pro Service, and form part of the Master ClientAgreement for Business Clients between Royal Bank and the Customer.1. Definitions and Interpretation1.1. Definitions and Interpretation. All capitalized terms have the meanings given in Part C – Glossaryof the Legal Terms and Conditions of the Master Client Agreement for Business Clients, and therules of interpretation prescribed by the Legal Terms and Conditions also apply. In addition, forpurposes of this Service, the following defined terms will be used:“BEA” means the Bills of Exchange Act (Canada);“Business Day” means each day other than Saturday, Sunday, and applicable bank holidays;“Image” means a digital representation of the front and back of an original paper Instrument. Forgreater certainty, an Image is an Instrument under the Agreement;“Image Capture Equipment” has the meaning given in Section 4.1; and“Prohibited Instruments” has the meaning given in Section 7.2.2. Description of Service2.1. Description of Service. This Service can be used by the Customer to create Images and deliver theImages to Royal Bank for deposit to eligible accounts.2.2. Creation of Images. The Customer is authorized to use this Service to create Images on behalf ofRoyal Bank and deliver the Images to Royal Bank for deposit to eligible accounts. Thisauthorization is strictly limited and only for purposes to ensure each Image qualifies as an officialimage within the meaning of the BEA, and for no other purpose. Each Image created using thisService is considered to be created by or on behalf of Royal Bank in accordance with ApplicableLaws, and the Image is an official image within the meaning of the BEA and will be used for allpurposes as an eligible bill under the BEA. The Image of any US Instrument is deemed an “item”within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code (US), as if the original paper Instrument hadbeen presented.2.3. Endorsement. The actions of the Customer in creating and delivering an Image to Royal Bank fordeposit using this Service have the same effect as endorsement of the original paper Instrumentby the Customer and original payee.2.4. Access to Funds. Images will be processed as if they are the original paper Instrument and subjectto the same terms and conditions of the Agreement, including Royal Bank’s hold policy and limits.1

2.5. Fees and Charges. The Customer will pay Royal Bank’s fees and charges for credits/deposits anditems deposited for each Image, in addition to Royal Bank’s fees and charges for this Service, andany fees, charges, taxes, or other amounts payable to other Persons.3. Technology and Specifications3.1. Technology Requirements. To use this Service, other than as specified herein, the Customer mustobtain and maintain, at the Customer’s own expense, compatible Electronic Channels, hardware,operating systems, and software approved for such use by Royal Bank, and which are up-to-dateand unaltered from manufacturer specifications. Royal Bank is not responsible for, and makes norepresentations or warranties of any nature, with respect to any such Electronic Channels,hardware, operating systems, and software. Royal Bank has the right, in its sole discretion,without notice, to make changes to this Service from time to time which may result in theCustomer’s Electronic Channels, hardware, operating systems, and software no longer beingcompatible with this Service, and in such event, Royal Bank will have no responsibility or liabilityto the Customer or any other Person.3.2. Image Specifications. The Customer will ensure all Images comply with Applicable Laws and RoyalBank’s specifications and quality standards. Images must be usable, which means clearlyrepresented, be able to be read or deciphered by a human viewer, and must be able to be seenwithout obstruction. The Image must accurately represent all relevant information on the frontand back of the original paper Instrument. All information in each field or portion that is requiredto be present and read or deciphered by a human viewer on the Instrument must be present andbe able to be read and deciphered by a human viewer on the Image. Any field or portion that isrequired to be present and seen without obstruction on the Instrument must be present andseen without obstruction on the Image. In the event an Image cannot be processed due to poorquality or otherwise, Royal Bank is not responsible or liable for any failure or delay in theprocessing or presentment of the Image.3.3. Safe Storage and Destruction; Image Retention. The Customer will ensure the original paperInstrument for each Image is in the Customer’s physical possession or control and securely storedfor five (5) days after the date of Image creation. The Customer will destroy the original paperInstrument using secure methods immediately on the fifth (5 th) day after the date of Imagecreation. The Customer is solely responsible and liable for any Losses suffered or incurred by theCustomer or any other Person as a result of a lack of adequate security or controls overInstruments or a failure to destroy the original paper Instrument as required under these ServiceMaterials. Royal Bank is not responsible or liable if an original paper Instrument is needed afterit has been destroyed. The Customer may request copies of any Images retained by Royal Bank,for which there may be an additional fee. Upon request by Royal Bank for any purpose, includingfor collection, audit, or investigation purposes, the Customer will promptly provide Royal Bankan original paper Instrument if it is still in the Customer’s possession or the Customer’s owncopies or image of the Instrument.4. Image Capture Equipment4.1. Image Capture Equipment. As part of the Service, Royal Bank may supply the Customer with thehardware necessary to scan original paper Instruments for deposit with Royal Bank (the “Image2

Capture Equipment”). The Customer understands and acknowledges that in order for Royal Bankto supply the Customer with Image Capture Equipment, Royal Bank will provide the Customer’sname, address, contact name, telephone number, email address, and any other required contactinformation to the vendor of the Image Capture Equipment, and the Customer consents to thedisclosure of such information to the vendor. If supplied with Image Capture Equipment by RoyalBank, the Customer understands and acknowledges that the Service will only be available andthe Customer may only access the Service by using the Image Capture Equipment supplied byRoyal Bank. Royal Bank, and/or its licensors, vendors, or suppliers, shall retain and own all right,title, and interest and all intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, copyrights,trade secrets, trademarks, and patent rights) in and to the Image Capture Equipment supplied byRoyal Bank, and nothing herein transfers or conveys to the Customer any ownership orproprietary rights in or to the Image Capture Equipment supplied by Royal Bank or any licenseright with respect thereto not expressly granted herein.4.2. Customer’s Responsibility. The Customer will be solely responsible for the availability andintegrity of the power, environmental and connectivity requirements of the Image CaptureEquipment, including any other equipment, software, consumables, or other items necessary tooperate the Image Capture Equipment in connection with the Service.4.3. Support and Replacement. Royal Bank will provide the Customer with support services for theImage Capture Equipment supplied by Royal Bank. If the Image Capture Equipment supplied byRoyal Bank does not function substantially in accordance with the specifications herein, RoyalBank’s sole liability will be to provide and the Customer’s exclusive remedy for such malfunctionwill be to receive a replacement of the Image Capture Equipment. In accordance with Section 4.7below, the Customer agrees to return to Royal Bank any Image Capture Equipment supplied byRoyal Bank that does not function substantially in accordance with the specifications herein.4.4. Responsibility for Lost, Stolen, Damaged, etc. Equipment. If at any time, any Image CaptureEquipment supplied by Royal Bank is lost, stolen, or damaged, or sold, leased, mortgaged,transferred, assigned, encumbered, or not returned as required in Section 4.7 below, theCustomer will pay to Royal Bank the undiscounted retail value of such Image Capture Equipmentplus applicable taxes, together with any costs incurred by Royal Bank in seeking possession ofsuch Image Capture Equipment or its replacement.4.5. Limitations of Liability; Exclusions. Royal Bank will not have any liability, in tort, contract, orotherwise, for any Losses that the Customer sustains from use of the Image Capture Equipment,except to the extent caused directly by Royal Bank’s negligence or wilful misconduct and subjectto other limitations hereunder.4.6. Additional Limitations. Even where Royal Bank is negligent, and regardless of the cause of action,Royal Bank is not responsible for any Losses that are indirect, consequential, special, ag gravated,punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost profits. Even where Royal Bank is negligent, andregardless of the cause of action, in addition to the additional limitations set out in Section 13.2of the Legal Terms and Conditions, Royal Bank is also not responsible for any Losses resultingfrom any of the following:3

4.6.1. anything beyond Royal Bank’s control including, without limitation, accident, disaster,electrical fault, power surges, lightning, Internet connection fault, vandalism, or burglary;4.6.2. the Customer’s use, storage, or handling of the Image Capture Equipment, other than inaccordance with these Service Materials;4.6.3. unauthorized repairs or repair of damage caused by personnel (other than personnelauthorized by Royal Bank) installing, repairing, or modifying the Image Capture Equipment;4.6.4. the availability and integrity of the power, environmental and connectivity requirements ofthe Image Capture Equipment, and any other equipment, software, consumables, or otheritems necessary to operate the Image Capture Equipment in connection with the Service; or4.6.5. the Customer’s inability to produce an Image or transmit an Image or Document whetherdue to the failure of any part of the Image Capture Equipment or the Customer’s inability touse the Service over the Internet or otherwise.4.7. Return of Image Capture Equipment. Upon termination of the Service or the Agreement, or if theImage Capture Equipment supplied by Royal Bank does not function substantially in accordancewith the specifications herein, all licenses granted herein shall be immediately terminated, andthe Customer agrees to return the Image Capture Equipment supplied by Royal Bank as directedby Royal Bank within 30 days of termination.5. Security and Service Materials5.1. Security. The Customer will ensure compliance with all security procedures, standards, and otherrequirements prescribed by Royal Bank. The Customer will implement all features available toenhance the security of this Service, including password and pass phrase reset, dualadministration, and multiple approval rules. THE WAIVER AND RELEASE IN SECTION 13.3 OF THELEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL APPLY TO THE EXTENT THESE FEATURES ARE NOTIMPLEMENTED.5.2. Service Materials. The Customer will ensure the confidentiality, security, and proper use of allService Materials, including tokens, login IDs, passkeys, passwords, pass phrases, personalverification questions, and other Security Devices, and Electronic Channels used in connectionwith this Service. The Customer will immediately notify Royal Bank, verbally and in writing, if anyService Materials or Electronic Channels are lost or stolen or if there is any unusual, suspicious,actual or suspected fraudulent, or other unauthorized use in relation to this Service.5.3. Information Icons, Help Content, and Links. There may be important terms and conditionsdisplayed on Royal Bank’s website or when information icons or links are clicked using thisService, and they form part of the Agreement. The Customer will ensure the terms and conditionsare accessed and reviewed accordingly.6. Image Processing6.1. Cut-off Times. Subject to Section 6.3, any Image received before the applicable cut-off time on aBusiness Day will be processed on the same Business Day. Any Image received after the cut-offtime will be processed on the following Business Day. Images will be considered deposited at4

such times and locations as Royal Bank may determine in its sole discretion, regardless of wherethe Customer or its accounts are located. Royal Bank may, but has no obligation to, confirmreceipt of Images, provided, however, this confirmation does not mean the submission was errorfree or complete or that Royal Bank has accepted or deposited any of the Images.6.2. Currency Conversion. Subject to Section 7.2, if an Instrument requires conversion of funds fromone currency to another currency, Royal Bank may convert the Instrument or funds to theapplicable currency at the currency conversion rate established for such purpose by Royal Bankin its sole discretion. If the Customer has arrangements in place with Royal Bank applicable tothe conversion of Instruments, including special or negotiated currency conversion rates, thesearrangements will not apply to Instruments deposited using this Service unless the Bank hasagreed expressly in writing to give effect to the arrangements for purposes of this Service. RoyalBank may debit any of the Customer’s Accounts for the funds required for the currencyconversion, and for any related fees and charges. Royal Bank will not be responsible for anyLosses relating to currency conversions, including those resulting from a change to Royal Bank’scurrency conversion rates between the date an Instrument is converted by Royal Bank and thedate the Instrument is delivered, received, processed, or returned. The Customer is solelyresponsible for any Losses relating to currency conversions, including those resulting from achange to Royal Bank’s currency conversion rates and any loss in the value or amount of anInstrument due to an adverse change to such rates. The Customer is responsible for verifyingthat Images are being converted in accordance with these terms. Any provisional credit to anaccount will be changed, and Royal Bank may debit or credit the account, to the extent necessaryto reflect the amount of funds converted and to deduct any conversion fees.6.3. Images Not Accepted or Received. Royal Bank may for any reason, in its sole discretion, refuse toaccept for deposit any Image and may return any Image, including due to the failure to conformto Royal Bank’s specifications or quality standards or the failure to provide proper endorsements.An Image is not considered accepted for deposit by Royal Bank until Royal Bank has determinedthat it meets the requirements for continued processing. Royal Bank is not responsible or liableto the Customer or any other Person relating to any Image or portion of any Image that is lost orotherwise not received or accepted by Royal Bank or which is returned. The Customer will acceptreturns in any format received from Royal Bank, and the Customer may be charged additionalfees for returns. Royal Bank may immediately, in whole or in part, without prior notice, restrict,suspend, or terminate the use of this Service if Royal Bank considers the rate of returned itemsto be excessive.6.4. Finality. All Documents accessed, sent, received, accepted, or processed using this Service areconsidered binding on the Customer in accordance with Section 6 of the Leg al Terms andConditions.6.5. Provisional Credit. Images will be credited to enrolled accounts on a provisional basis only, andprovisional credits are subject to change and chargeback in accordance with the Agreement.Royal Bank may debit or credit the account of deposit, or any of the Customer’s Accounts, to theextent Royal Bank determines necessary for this purpose. Images that are charged-back will berepaid in accordance with the Agreement, including if the Image is a duplicate, if payment for theImage is not received, or if the Image is returned after initial payment for any reason.5

6.6. Limitations of Service. If the Service is unavailable to the Customer at any time and for anyreason, the Customer is solely responsible, at its own expense, in those circumstances for findingan alternate method to deposit Instruments, such as by using a Royal Bank ATM or branch.7. Restrictions on Use7.1. Limits. Royal Bank may establish and change certain restrictions on the Customer’s use of thisService, including restrictions on the types of Images and limits on the size, number, and dollaramounts of Images and files that may be submitted or accepted through this Service.7.2. Prohibited Instruments. The Customer is prohibited from using this Service to create or deliverto Royal Bank for deposit Images of Instruments that are: (i) not original paper Instruments inthe Customer’s physical possession or control; (ii) not eligible under CPA Rule A10 for the creationof Images or Clearing Replacement Documents or Return Replacement Documents, as such termsare defined in CPA Rule A10; (iii) payable in a currency other than Canadian or US dollars; (iv)drawn on or payable through a financial institution located outside of Canada or the US, or whichbear a non-Canadian or non-US routing/transit number; (v) dated more than six (6) monthsbefore the date of deposit or that are postdated (dated for a future date); (vi) duplicates orImages or Instruments which otherwise have already been submitted for deposit or accepted forvalue by Royal Bank or any other Person; (vii) previously converted to Images or ClearingReplacement Documents or Return Replacement Documents, as such terms are defined in CPARule A10, substitute checks or remotely created checks, as such terms are defined in FederalReserve Board Regulation CC, or otherwise that are not original Instruments; (viii) originallypayable to any Person other than the owner of the account to which the Instrument is deposited,except to the extent otherwise permitted in writing by Royal Bank; (ix) drawn or otherwise issuedby the Customer or any other Person on any of the Customer’s accounts, or any account on whichthe Customer is a Representative or which is provided to the Customer jointly with anotherPerson; (x) altered in any way or which the Customer knows or suspects, or should know orsuspect, are fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by the owner of the account on which theInstrument is drawn; (xi) not acceptable under Royal Bank's policies and procedures, do not meetRoyal Bank’s specifications or quality standards, or are otherwise not acceptable under theAgreement; or (xii) otherwise determined by Royal Bank as not eligible for deposit using thisService, including at the time of delivery to Royal Bank for deposit by rejecting it and returning itto the Customer, which, for greater certainty, Royal Bank may do for any reason in its solediscretion (collectively, the foregoing are “Prohibited Instruments”). The Customer will ensurethis Service is not used to deposit any Prohibited Instruments. Royal Bank may, in its solediscretion, accept for deposit any Prohibited Instruments, provided that in no event does RoyalBank have any obligation to do so, nor will Royal Bank have any responsibility or liability to theCustomer or any other Person for accepting or rejecting any such Prohibited Instruments. Forgreater certainty, if Royal Bank exercises its discretion and accepts for deposit a ProhibitedInstrument, this will not constitute a waiver of any term of the Agreement or precludeenforcement of the terms of the Agreement and restrictions on Prohibited Instruments inaccordance with these Service Materials.6

7.3. Jurisdiction. This Service is only intended for use in Canada, and must not be accessed or used tocreate, deliver, or deposit Images from jurisdictions outside Canada, except to the extentotherwise permitted in writing by Royal Bank.8. Additional Representations, Warranties, and Covenants; Indemnity8.1. Ongoing Representations, etc. Each time the Customer uses this Service, the Customerrepresents, warrants, covenants, and agrees that: (i) each Image is the only Image that exists ofthe original paper Instrument, and has been created by the Customer; (ii) the original paperInstrument of each Image is in the Customer’s physical possession or control and will be securelystored and destroyed in accordance with Section 3.3; (iii) each Image complies with Royal Bank’sspecifications and quality standards and any applicable industry standards, and does not containany viruses; (iv) there are no Prohibited Instruments, including no duplicate Images orInstruments; (v) the Customer has in place prudent measures to securely store and destroyoriginal paper Instruments in accordance with these terms, and otherwise to detect and preventduplicates and other Prohibited Instruments from being submitted; (vi) payment has not beenmade or sought on an Instrument more than once, including by depositing the original paperInstrument with Royal Bank or any other financial institution, at any time either before or aftersubmission of the Instrument through this Service; (vii) all information submitted is true andaccurate, including that each Image accurately and completely represents all information on thefront and back of the original paper Instrument; (viii) each Instrument is authentic and valid andoriginally payable to the account holder, and has been properly endorsed; (ix) no Instrument hasbeen altered and all signatures on all Instruments are authentic and authorized; and (x) theCustomer, its use of this Service, and each Image and Instrument, complies with the Agreement,including these Service Materials, Applicable Laws, its constating documents, and otherobligations applicable to the Customer and its use of this Service.8.2. Indemnity. The Customer will indemnify and hold harmless Royal Bank and any other Person whosuffers a Loss in connection with this Service, including if the Customer does not securely storeor destroy original paper Instruments in accordance with Section 3.3 or otherwise if the Customerbreaches the Agreement. For greater certainty, the scope of the Customer’s indemnity includesLosses incurred by the intended payee, drawers of the original paper Instruments, and Personswhose accounts may be wrongly charged or charged more than once for Images deposited usingthis Service. Royal Bank is not responsible or liable for any Losses incurred by the Customer orany other Person as a result of the Customer’s use of this Service.7

These are Service Materials for Royal ank's heque-Pro Service, and form part of the Master lient Agreement for Business Clients between Royal Bank and the Customer. 1. Definitions and Interpretation . plus applicable taxes, together with any costs incurred by Royal Bank in seeking possession of such Image Capture Equipment or its .